Off roading in Beeston Pit

(RIP) Boxertools · 21-07-06, 19:13

I have posted on another forum (that when I mentioned it last time, I got told off) about the fact that I can get access to Beeston Pit.
The pit is used by 4x4 clubs and is available to certain GS clubs on Aug 12/13 19/20 and the 26th.
The cost is £100 to be shared by those using, and it will be all round to mine
after for grub and drinks.
So as not to get confused, I wonder if any interested parties could reply elsewhere.
Dont want to tread on any toes, upset anyone, cause any waves............................................ and so on.
Mike.

Clive · 21-07-06, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Boxertools

So as not to get confused, I wonder if any interested parties could reply elsewhere.

Unless they are members I don't think they'll be able to

(RIP) Boxertools · 21-07-06, 23:59

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Originally Posted by Clive

Unless they are members I don't think they'll be able to

Ah Clive, I wondered who would work that out. Well done, you have passed the test.
So, sod it, just post here, unless I am creating waves, then it will be brought to my attention and we will have to go elsewhere.
M

Fanum · 22-07-06, 00:47

Mike.....who 'told you off' about it??

Unless it contained the words 'only available to club members because of H&S assessments', I can't see why ...I'm sure a lot of people would like to go

Post away matey

(RIP) Boxertools · 22-07-06, 12:25

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Originally Posted by Fanum

Mike.....who 'told you off' about it??

Unless it contained the words 'only available to club members because of H&S assessments', I can't see why ...I'm sure a lot of people would like to go

Post away matey

Thank you Fanum.
I'm not sure how we stand with H&S, but as far as I am concerned, at the moment I think it should be very open and spontaneous.
Anyone welcome, any standard, any bike (or maybe 4x4).
I will chose the date that suits the locals firstly.
The pit is a large gravel pit.
Not sure on the size, but I am sure LLama or Treeman may have an opinion, having 4x4rd there in the past.
As I said before, the cost will be £100 for the day.
I'm not sure how and if talking about money affects any potential liability, but I am sure that we can get 10 local GSers @£10 each.

Any interested parties, "post away"

Mike.

23-07-06, 19:21

week end 19th/20th for me please, will come on GSA but will have unimog on site to help out the 4x4s if it gos that way,

(RIP) Boxertools · 23-07-06, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Tree man

week end 19th/20th for me please, will come on GSA but will have unimog on site to help out the 4x4s if it gos that way,

PIcture of said Unimog.

Llama · 24-07-06, 21:52

Plenty of pictures of Beeston pit here:

http://www.4x4response.net/fforum/index.php?topic=196.0

Mike

I can't go to Derbyshire on the 19th/20th now, in my other post I have suggested another weekend but haven't had many replies.

SWMBO has given me a day pass so I'm up for a day in the pit 19th or 20th

Ralph

(RIP) Boxertools · 25-07-06, 21:10

Ralph, Thanks for the pictures.
Saturday 19th Of August it is then.
So far.
Me
Treeman (Chalky)
Polar Bear
Noddy
Ralph

As I said, all welcome for the day, and the evening at mine, with the option to stay over to sober up.

We just have to pay the land owner £100 between us.
Any more takers?

Mike.

sniper · 26-07-06, 13:27

Would it be ok to bring my yamaha wr250f and leave the GS at home. Where in norfolk is the pit ? Can't find it on my map yet

.

Cheers

(RIP) Boxertools · 26-07-06, 18:51

OK, change of plan.
Sorry, but the date has been changed to Sunday 20th August.

I have confirmed the booking with the land owner and we can go there the evening before to set out a course of some kind and to cordon off any areas that we think shouldn't be used.
Chalky has some stakes and tape.
The offer still stands for a social on the Saturday evening, with a camp over if required.

Sniper, you can bring any bike you like.
The pit is in Beeston, 2 miles north of the A47 between Swaffham and East Dereham.
If I knew how, I would post a gps way point. Maybe Llama can do it.
I will try to work out how to do it. Don't hold your breath.

Numbers please.
Mike.

**Vern** · 26-07-06, 20:34

Put me down for one,it's about time the HP2 was given a bit more death now that I'm recoverd from the last time

walti · 26-07-06, 21:30

Put me down as a maybe!

Cheers

Paul

PS any chance of a go in the Unimog?

Mysticwind · 27-07-06, 09:36

I would like to have a go!

Post more info when you can, can help set out sunday if needed as im 5 mins away, but unfortunately away the day before

nick

(RIP) Boxertools · 27-07-06, 20:53

Vern, Walti & Mysticwind, you would all be welcome.

So far then.

Me
Polar bear (KTM)
Treeman (1150 ADV and UNIMOG)
John Smith ( Green ex army jobby)
Noddy (New Pogo)
Ralph (GS?)
Vern (HP2)
Walti
Mysticwind
Sniper (Yamaha WR250f)

I will now try to include a garmin waypoint.
If that fails, the pit is on the left side of Mileham Road Beeston.
N52 42 813 EO 49 274

Llama · 27-07-06, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Boxertools

I have confirmed the booking with the land owner and we can go there the evening before to set out a course of some kind and to cordon off any areas that we think shouldn't be used.
Chalky has some stakes and tape.

If I knew how, I would post a gps way point. Maybe Llama can do it.
I will try to work out how to do it. Don't hold your breath.

Numbers please.
Mike.

Mike

With so few of us I would suggest there is no need to mark out a course. we can just make it up as we go along on the Sunday.

The grid ref is: TF 90336 16590 marked as a sand and gravel pit.

Entry point is : TF 90711 16635

I hope this helps.

Ralph